The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-07-13
ChautauQua.

cHarTareUA, y. ", July s 1857.
As usual the plans Of Chancellor Vincent
have come around with clock-work precis-
ion. and the Fourteenth Assembly has fairly
entered upon its work The department Of
| the Secretary and Superintendent % grounds
was found to De in line condition, and Mr.
W A. duncan is deserving Of special credit.
/ The sanitary condition could not be better .
the tsater supply i ample and of good quail
" access to the mineral wells. springs and
fountains is easy, and Tree 20 all the un-
sightliness Of the burnt district has disaf.-
peared the renovated Hotel Afhenaum Was
| open on time, and under good management;
the new University building Is ready for oc-
eupancy the streets and driveways are in
complete repair. and in every respect Chau-
tauqua presents to the public lis usual al
fractions
The beach along the lake both above and
below the dock. Is thing Of beauty and
the more it is used the more solid and sub
stantial it viii become
The opening exercises have been all that
could be desired. Rev. Mark Guy Piorce, of
England, by his lectures. sermons and Bible
readings has given great satisfaction. We
see in him a splendid WelclIman, a descend
ant of the ancient and uneonquerable Celts
of Britain. and q noble specimen of humani-
~ lie is great and learned in mind, but
still greater in heart. The lectures of Rev.
j. VI. Buckley, ID. d., on erteapore preaching.
preparations for the pulpit, and kindred top
les. have been characterized by all the abili-
", versatility and wide range of thought
characteristic of that remarkable man. The
Fourth Of July was celebrated at Chautau-
qua in way worthy ofthe occasion. We
had fire crackers, bat they were not in the
ascendant morning and afternoon able adj
dresses were delivered, in which the highest
interests of our country, present and future,
were discussed.
Prof Ellis, from Brooklyn, \. Y, has or
ganized large chorus choir. which will
serve a. the nucleus Of the masic at Chautau-
qua this year He viii also himself give
special attnetion TO voice culture and singing
His courteous ways as gentleman every
where and TO all people as well as bis great
ability, make him a fayorite with all classes.
His popularity has been constantly on the
up grade since his first year at Chautauqua.
As we look over the program it appears
that a feast of rich things Is in store for the
crowds which will gather at this place dur
ing this month and August. The geniuses of
the platform are Sam Jones and John Dewitt
Miller. Mr. Miller's mind is vast reservoir
of knowledge, and in almost everything he
can see something beautiful, which nobody
else can see till it flashes forth out OF his
mind After listening an hour OF 50 10 one
of his lectures you are well pleased; at the
close of the second hour you are little
troubled through fear that the lecture may
close soon: and sometime in the third hour
when the lecture finally closes, you are glad
of il. for you are weary of thinking and see
ing new and beautiful things The part
which philosophy has played in the affairs
of the world during the past five hundred
years, will be discussed by Principal Fair
BARN. of England, and Prof. Noah X. Davis
of the University Of Virginia, may tell US
something Of his own, new and original on
this subject The missionary institute will
bring 10 Chautauqua few returned mission
aries. and the most able and jealous work
ers in that cause al home. Much valuable
information from all parts Of the world will
be brought together VIII Carlton, humor-
ous genius Of the higher rustic and domestic
order, viii be present TO amuse and instruct
the people by readings which he calls The
Chair Of Success, and e. Character sketches
in Prose and Verse
One of the peculiar attractions of Chautau-
qua, this year. will be the peripatetic class,
or walkers, under the direction of Miss Mary
h. Dennis Of Kentucky. Daily rambles will
he made on the grounds and outside its lin
its. in search of natures, secrets, leaves,
plants, flowers, stones. worms. butterflies,
blgs, and everything which is a part of ma
nlre becomes a subject of study. Miss Dem
mis-. in her department, was complete sue
cess last year When a woodchuck is to be
dug out Of It's den, one or two stalwart young
men are allowed, with pick and shovel, to
accompany the class.
Physical culture. adapted 20 both sexes,
will hold a conspicuous place in this Assem-
bly W g. Anderson. of Brooklyn, y. Y.
will have charge Of this department. Here
will be presented for boys and girls, and for
young ladies and gentlemen, opportunities
for physical culture, comprising every exer-
else that can be desired. The season has
opened most auspiciously, and there Is no
reason why the present should not be one of
the best and greatest Of the Chautauqua As
semblies III.